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DE05 TAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 57,957 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 49,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,597 miles

mil light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,095 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,859 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,886 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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DE05 TAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 TAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 TAP registered?

DE05 TAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is DE05 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 TAP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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